Programme details

Valves are basic building blocks in any production system. Though these are well known components, a large number of failures are recorded during both qualification and operation. A wide variety of failure modes for different valves exist, such as: leakage, jamming, structural body failure, actuator failure, etc. These causes can include surface damages, thermal expansion/distortion, erosion and design flaws. The purpose of this presentation is to show how the multidisciplinary approach of using software tools in conjunction with classical methods can be used to determine causes of failure of valves used in the offshore industry. It will also aim to provide awareness of some failure modes and mechanisms that are usually not covered in valve qualification programs. The presentation will cover a few real life case studies of valve failure.